Protecting dark skin from the sun

You might think that having higher melanin levels means you don’t need to worry about sun protection, but think again! Dark skin tones do have more natural protection from UV rays than pale skin. The darkest skin tone will have a natural SPF of about 13, whilst white skin has about 3. However, you aren’t fully protected, and there are steps you should be taking to care for your skin too.Why?Despite having a higher natural SPF than pale skin, dark skin can still wrinkle, suffer from hyperpigmentation, and get skin cancer. Protecting your skin is the sensible thing to do. Even if you’ve never burned, it doesn’t mean the sun isn’t negatively affecting your skin. Dark skin is particularly susceptible to hyperpigmentation; uneven dark patches on the skin can be caused by a variety of different things, but is always made much worse by sun exposure.How?Products containing titanium dioxide, a popular sun filter, used to leave an unfortunate white-cast on the skin, which made it impossible for people with darker skin tones to use it. Naturally, this discouraged people with dark skin from using sun protection. Luckily though, skincare companies have found ways of getting around this, so shop around and you’ll find a sun cream that will give you protection and keep your skin looking beautiful at the same time.About The SkinBase™ Microdermabrasion FacialWhat is it?Learn About MicrodermabrasionWhat Can it Treat?Discover the possibilitiesSee the ResultsBefore and After ImagesTreating pigmentationIf you’re already suffering from hyperpigmentation, the most widely available treatments…

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You might think that having higher melanin levels means you don’t need to worry about sun protection, but think again! Dark skin tones do have more natural protection from UV rays than pale skin. The darkest skin tone will have a natural SPF of about 13, whilst white skin has about 3. However, you aren’t fully protected, and there are steps you should be taking to care for your skin too.

Why?

Despite having a higher natural SPF than pale skin, dark skin can still wrinkle, suffer from hyperpigmentation, and get skin cancer. Protecting your skin is the sensible thing to do. Even if you’ve never burned, it doesn’t mean the sun isn’t negatively affecting your skin. Dark skin is particularly susceptible to hyperpigmentation; uneven dark patches on the skin can be caused by a variety of different things, but is always made much worse by sun exposure.

How?

Products containing titanium dioxide, a popular sun filter, used to leave an unfortunate white-cast on the skin, which made it impossible for people with darker skin tones to use it. Naturally, this discouraged people with dark skin from using sun protection. Luckily though, skincare companies have found ways of getting around this, so shop around and you’ll find a sun cream that will give you protection and keep your skin looking beautiful at the same time.

About The SkinBase™ Microdermabrasion Facial

What is it?

Learn About Microdermabrasion

What Can it Treat?

Discover the possibilities

See the Results

Before and After Images

Treating pigmentation

If you’re already suffering from hyperpigmentation, the most widely available treatments may not work for you. Intense Pulsed Light therapy, or IPL, tends to be less effective on darker skins, so consider a chemical peel, or microdermabrasion instead. The best treatment for you will depend on how deep the pigmentation goes. Consult a beauty therapist or other skincare professional for more advice, and make sure you keep applying that sun protection!

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Client Testimonial: “Jodie is extremely professional and knowledgeable throughout the IPL treatment sessions. She explains the process and what to expect so that you are put at ease from the first consultation. During my IPL sessions, Jodie marked up the areas and avoided any moles or damaged skin, then preps using the cooler handle before a light shot. The light shot itself really doesn’t hurt, it’s done in seconds. The fact the skin is cooled first makes this an easy process to tolerate. I genuinely didn’t feel in pain at all and Jodie applied a lovely aloe balm to soothe the skin straight away. If anything I felt my appointments were more of a therapy as I knew I would be hair free come my holiday. After each session I came away feeling the progress getting better and better and by week 5 there was hardly any hair growth. I didn’t feel the need to shave anymore. I felt more confident and there is much less maintenance at home now which means I have more time for other things. I would highly recommend IPL hair removal by SkinBase and with Jodie as she made me feel at ease from the moment I asked about it and the difference it makes is life changing for someone who wasn’t so confident in her skin. I can’t wait for Summer and my holiday. Thanks Jodie & SkinBase.”